FreightWaves

Freightonomics

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Freightonomics is the intersection of freight and the economy. Market Expert Zach Strickland delivers insights from FreightWaves SONAR data to help you make smarter decisions about your transportation strategy.

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Conflicting Messages 21.04.2022

Zach and Anthony discuss some of the recent reports that appear to conflict with the message that the freight market is heading towards a reversal. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All the Moving Pieces 07.04.2022

Zach and Anthony talk about what's going up and what's going down and our joined by Parker McNamara of Project 44 and Dr. Zach Rogers of Colorado State. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Sky Falling? 24.03.2022

Zach and Anthony dive into the slower trends taking hold of the industry and the underlying trends leading up to it. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Inventory Story 17.03.2022

Zach and Anthony reunite with Dr. Zac Rogers and discuss the big build up happening upstream Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Impact of spiking oil prices on supply chains 10.03.2022

Zach & Anthony discuss the impact of rising oil and fuel costs on transportation and the continued inflationary pressures generated by COVID and the war in Ukraine. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conflicted messages 03.03.2022

Zach and Anthony discuss the mixed signals being given by the freight market and economy at the moment while updating the impact of the Ukrainian conflict. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you sure this is what you want? 24.02.2022

Zach and Anthony dive into what some regulations might mean, and how far is too far in an overaction Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overdue Innovation 17.02.2022

Zach and Anthony chat with three guest about the long overdue changes needed in the supply chain and speculate about the future for the industry Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How equities markets influence transportation 10.02.2022

Zach and Anthony discuss what to make of the connection between financial markets and the transportation sector/economy.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we interested? 27.01.2022

Zach and Anthony discuss what the looming interest rate increase means for economic development in 2022. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pandemic to Endemic 20.01.2022

Zach and Anthony discuss a few big earnings reports and what some of the lasting changes will be as the world economy adapts to Covid as a permanent fixture. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Year Same Supply Chain 06.01.2022

Zach and Anthony break down the strong start for truckload demand this year and how supply chains continue to play catch up.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did this happen? Freight stops freight. 16.12.2021

Zach and Anthony discuss the Central Freight shut down and discuss how a carrier can fail in one of the biggest freight booms in history. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still Broken 09.12.2021

Zach and Anthony reconnect with Dr Zac Rogers and discuss the latest Logistics Managers’ Index results and how supply chains have changed over the past year.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That all you got?? 02.12.2021

Zach and Anthony breakdown the nuances hitting the freight markets this peak season and talk 2022 expectations Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To peak or not to peak 18.11.2021

With the traditional start to retail peak season happening next week, Zach and Anthony discuss whether or not we have already seen the peak of the recent economic and transportation sector’s cycle.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Rhymes with FreightTech?! 11.11.2021

Zach and Anthony dive into the expectations for the freight industry in 2022 and beyond with Managing Director, of Deutsche Bank Amit Mehrotra, and Truckstop.com Chief Relationship Officer, Brent Hutto. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does it matter?? 09.11.2021

Lead Economist, Anthony Smith sits down with Lionel Van Der Walt, of PayCargo and David Ma, of Front to chat about the importance of optimization in logistics and the customer experience. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maritime Spooktacular! 29.10.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Henry Byers to discuss the recent problems surrounding the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and their downstream impacts on surface transportation. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Already Living in 2022 21.10.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Wes Struebing to discuss some takeaways from the close of the 3rd quarter and what are some developing trends heading into peak season and 2022. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cold Truth 14.10.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Matthew Mugar Co-Founder  BOA Logistics, Logica Trucking, and Flow Cold Warehouse to discuss the challenges of operating a refrigerated fleet and brokerage over the past year and what is looming for the future. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the port congestion problem solvable? 07.10.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Chris Wolfe, CEO of PowerFleet, to discuss his perspective on the ongoing port congestion and problems contributing to it like the chassis shortage and lack of visibility and how technology can play a critical role in alleviating supply chain bottlenecks. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about y...

Climbing the peak or walking the plateau? 30.09.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Mary O’Connell to discuss what peak season may look like this year from a brokerage/managed transportation perspective.    Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Aboard? 23.09.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Mike Baudendistel to get a rail report. Will the congestion issues and limited chassis availability around the ports and ramps continue to limit capacity. Also an update on the Canadian Pacific KC rail merger. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explain This! 16.09.2021

 Zach and Anthony bring on Gabrielle Bosché, co-founder of the purpose company and expert on millennial culture, to discuss how to navigate generational differences as hiring and retaining employees becomes a growing challenge. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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